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The town of Clermont is in central Indiana, approximately 25 minutes to the west of downtown Indianapolis. The town is primarily known as the home of the Lucas Oil Raceway, which hosts the U.S. Nationals drag races, a NASCAR Nationwide Series event and midget car races. Outdoor recreational opportunities are available a few minutes from Clermont at the Eagle Creek State Park. Although no motels or lodging of any kind are in Clermont, a handful of motels can be reached within 10 minutes to the east toward Indianapolis.

Motel 6 Indianapolis West - Speedway

Seven minutes to the east of Clermont, the Motel 6 Indianapolis West - Speedway (motel6.com) is two miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Guests receive free coffee at a motel that has a coin-operated laundry room and an outdoor swimming pool. Some of its rooms come with microwaves and refrigerators. The Speedway Shopping Center is within a couple of minutes of the motel. Attractions within seven miles include the Indianapolis Zoo, the Children's Museum and the White River State Park. The Indianapolis International Airport can also be reached in less than seven miles.

Ramada Limited Indianapolis West

The Ramada Limited Indianapolis West motel (ramada.com), less than nine minutes to the east of Clermont, serves a free daily breakfast. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with a sun deck as well a guest laundry room. Some of its units come with microwaves and refrigerators. Other rooms also have hot tubs. A Cracker Barrel Restaurant and United Artist Theater 6 are both walking distance of the motel. Guests can get some fresh air at Eagle Creek State Park one mile from the Ramada. The Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, a performance arts center, is five miles away.

Americas Best Value Inn-Indy West/Speedway

Off an exit of Interstate 465 and less than 10 minutes east of Clermont, the Americas Best Value Inn-Indy West/Speedway motel (americasbestvalueinn.com) features a free breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, a laundry facility and a fitness room. Among its in-room amenities are microwaves and small refrigerators. Guests can walk to a Dairy Queen. Other places to eat within a mile include the Golden Coral, a Subway, the Shrimp Hut, a TGI Friday's and a Chili's. Guests can drive to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Major Taylor Velodrome and the Indianapolis Art Museum in less than five minutes.

Jameson Inn of Indy West

The Jameson Inn of Indy West motel (jamesoninns.com) is a two-floor, 99-room establishment with its own fitness center and a swimming pool. Perks include a a free breakfast with hot food and a shuttle service to the Indianapolis Airport, which is seven miles from the motel. In addition to standard amenities, its rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. The Eagle Creek Park and the Eagle Creek Airport are a five or less minutes to the west of the motel, which is approximately eight minutes from Clermont. Guests can also reach the Lafayette Square Mall in around five minutes.

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